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Social
Skills
Groups

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Social
Skills
Groups

What Are Social Skills?
And Why Are They So Important for Children and Teenagers?

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Social skills are important building blocks in allowing kids to communicate, relate to, and connect with other individuals. Research has shown that solid social skills have been linked to emotional well-being, independence, and even job success. Our social skills services are designed to help children, tweens, and teens learn, practice, and master a variety of prosocial skills.

What Are Signs That My Child or Teen
Could Use Some Social Skills Training?

Common signs that social skills could use improvement:

  • Trouble Greeting Others and Joining in Groups
  • Struggles to Make Conversation
  • Issues Dealing with Bullying and Teasing
  • Trouble with Using Manners
  • Difficulty with Conflict Resolution
  • Bad Sportsmanship
  • Issues with Respect
  • Struggles with Accepting "No" for an Answer
  • Low Self-Esteem

How Can Wynns Family Psychology Help
My Child Improve His or Her Social Skills?

WFP offers a warm and supportive environment where social skills can be learned and mastered. Core strategies for teaching skills are achieved through modeling, practicing, and direct feedback using games, art, videos, music, and role-play activities. We're committed to providing kids, adolescents, and teenagers a safe, relaxed environment to receive social skills feedback and coaching. When social skills group services aren't available, Wynns Family Psychology provides customized individual services to help kids and teens learn how to appropriately greet others, join in groups, make conversation, deal with bullying, cope with teasing, use manners, utilize conflict resolution, show good sportsmanship, respect others, accept being told "no", boost their self-esteem, and much more!

 

Social Skills Resources & Articles

Social Skills Groups Resources

  • New Lesson for NC Classrooms: Teaching Social Skills
    Teachers and parents are realizing some children could use help with the simplest of social skills, like greeting a stranger or carrying on casual conversation. The National Association of School Psychologists now includes the training in its...

  • No Wimpy Parenting
    Is There a Difference Between Teasing and Bullying?

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Social Skills Groups F.A.Q.

How will I know if my kid is the right fit for a social skills group?

That is partly why we make a registration form with background questions and a parent-child interview a mandatory part of our groups. We believe spending a little time getting to know the parent and child before the group starts, ensures success for the child and the group. If for some reason, your child is struggling with the expectations of the group, or their behavior is chronically disruptive to the group, we will work with you on a plan (e.g., moving the child to individual sessions for awhile, having a specific incentive or behavior plan for the child, etc.)

Are phones allowed during a social skills group?

Cell phones and electronic devices are not allowed in the group. If you have a teen who is dropped off and has to have their phone, ask them to keep it in their pocket or purse during the course of the group.

My child has already participated in a social skills group at WFP, and we loved it! We want to do another one? But will it be the same?

We often get “repeat” members who want to continue to fine tune social skills and learn more advanced applications of the skills. Therefore, we change the curriculum and activities each time to keep it “fresh” and engaging for repeat attendees.

How much one-on-one feedback do we get from our social skills group leader?

The group leader will provide you with individualized written feedback at the halfway point and at the end of group. One reason we keep the groups small is so your child can receive frequent one on one “in the moment” feedback from the group leader(s). Please know that if there is a concern regarding your child’s behavior and/or fit within the group, the group leader will consult with you and attempt to problem solve for solutions.

When do we get receipts for social skills groups?

Parents will get a receipt (also known as a superbill) for all sessions at the end of the group.

What is the first night of a social skills group like?

As you might imagine, the first night can be somewhat anxiety provoking for new group members. Because of nerves, excitement, and checking in children/teens for the first time, it may feel a little chaotic on night one. During group, leaders recognize some members may be feeling nervous or excited, and typically plan activities to help group members feel more comfortable and get to know one another. Group rules are reviewed and then the specific skills of the day are taught. Since change can sometimes be difficult for some individuals, especially as we are getting to know others, we strongly encourage you to return the following week as tweaks are often made to help improve the group experience based upon the specific group dynamics.

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Get Started - Information & Scheduling

Call 919-467-7777 or email Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our therapy services, testing services, social skills groups, custody services, and team of psychologists and therapists. You can also complete our new client inquiry form to get started.

Most new clients are scheduled for their first full appointment at the Cary, Raleigh, Greensboro, or Fuquay-Varina NC office locations within one to two weeks of calling. We also offer telehealth for those who prefer to have virtual sessions from home, school, or the office.

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